Disney History
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May 22, 2013 6:35AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 22nd, 2008: The Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries begins in Disneyland’s Adventureland, the same day Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opens in theaters. The summer-long Disneyland promotion included random appearances of Indiana Jones in Adventureland. A new “Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Ston  More...

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Omg Tatum is going to get on Indiana for first time today!!!! - MarshaMouse  2843.3 #16 4:10PM
How exciting!! Let us know how he likes it! - DiamondInTheRough  291.8 #660 4:15PM
He enjoyed it! - MarshaMouse  2843.3 #16 5:35PM
Good morning doll! I remember this event. It was so cool to see them up on a roof top. - LaPearleNoir  573.4 #192 6:37AM
Me too! - adventurerEnDisneylandia {AED}  278.6 #743 11:01AM
Hi sweetie! 👋 Happy to hear it brought back fond memories! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 4:08PM
😱 Holy cow! I've been so busy today and haven't been around to respond to all of your lovely comments! Please know that I always read every single one and am so happy you all enjoy these posts! Thanks everyone! 😘 - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 4:11PM
Hi everyone. I haven't posted in a while, but I thought I would chime in here. Today as well in Disneyland history was the re-opening of Tomorrowland, named Tomorrowland '98. I know most fans hate Tomorrowland '98, and I could argue along with them, but I was there opening day, today, 15 years ago with my best friend for 25 years, and we had a blast. We rode the Rocket Rods as much as we could, and today will always hold a special place for me. I know most would like to forget about this period, but I am not one of those. Viva la Rocket Rods... - BroncoBob  38.0 #4058 5:31PM
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May 21, 2013 7:51AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good Morning! This day in Disney history, May 21st, 1998: The NEW Disneyland Tomorrowland is unveiled after it was given a facelift. The Rocket Rods replaced the PeopleMover & Circle-Vision 360, Captain EO, & Mission to Mars attraction theaters were removed. The Rocket Jets were replaced by a similar attraction called the Astro Orbitor, placed @ ground level in the Tomorrowland entrance. The origi  More...

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I love star tours and space mountain, but hoping someday they re do this land and make it more futuristic. - madsdad  1124.7 #73 8:13AM
I have a feeling you aren't alone on this one. I'm thinking something like that would be at least another 2 year closure though. It would be really neat to see what imagineers would come up with! $$$$ - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 8:51AM
I totally agree!! - adisneyfamily  505.4 #233 8:59AM
I agree as well!! - missariel33  105.5 #2967 12:15PM
Big day for Disneyland. Big risks, big rewards. - TaraInDisneyland  13.0 #6010 7:53AM
A big day indeed! It was neat to watch that clip and see all those excited fans! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 8:23AM
I can still remember the rocket rods! It was such a cool ride! - BriarBeauty  60.9 #3561 7:59PM
Loved the look and feel and sound of that ride - MelodyMouse  941.9 #92 8:48PM
Me too! Miss it! - BriarBeauty  60.9 #3561 8:58PM
I don't think I realized all of these changes happened at one time! I was in college and didn't go to DL that often during this time period I think. I really enjoyed reading this, thank you! I did go on the Rocket Rods once, after waiting almost 2 hours in line! 😁 - MinnieMousewife  570.3 #194 9:07PM
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May 17, 2013 1:49PM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good afternoon! This day in Disney history, May 17th, 1964: Disney's Wonderful World of Color TV show airs the episode "Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair." Walt is shown working on a scene from the Progressland show along w/Wathel Rogers, his principal Audio-Animatronics programmer. Walt Disney talks about the history of the World's Fairs & of course gives a preview of the Disney attractions t  More...

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Thank you SMK! This is one of the great times in Walt's dream and vision of the park and a great moment in Disney History. Thanks for sharing all the memories with us. You're awesome! - MyPark  944.1 #91 2:35PM
oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no hahaha I wish I had watched this earlier.. thank you Duchess as always. These are full grown brontosauruses, now you see why the would not make good house pets. - GrumpyPirateDad  500.4 #239 2:42AM
I loved that TV show! Thanks for the info! - adisneyfamily  505.4 #233 3:40PM
oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no hahaha I wish I had watched this earlier.. thank you Duchess as always. These are full grown brontosauruses, now you see why the would not make good house pets. - GrumpyPirateDad  500.4 #239 2:42AM
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May 16, 2013 11:01AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

#ThrowbackThursday Sleeping Beauty's Castle 1967! Only a few minor changes have been made over the years. The coat of arms (not Disney's) is on the castle. It was added sometime between June or July 1965. These pictures have come to mean so much to me, thanks for letting me share them with you. This picture was taken by a family member. I am the little one in the stroller.

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Thank-you everyone for your kind comments! Without MW these pictures would only be seen by a very few, thanks for letting me share them. What an amazing app!! - adisneyfamily  505.4 #233 10:13PM
Great photo. - rdaann  274.0 #791 11:09AM
This is great!!! - waltfan  191.4 #1729 9:12PM
Thank-you everyone for your kind comments! Without MW these pictures would only be seen by a very few, thanks for letting me share them. What an amazing app!! - adisneyfamily  505.4 #233 10:13PM
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May 15, 2013 11:36AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! In celebration of TDunc55's birthday today, and as a special request, a double feature! This day in Disney history, May 15th, 1930: "The Cactus Kid", directed by Walt Disney, is released. Riding in on Horace, Mickey visits a western town but fails to impress a Mexican Minnie w/his mischievous antics. He later succeeds in saving her from the dastardly Pegleg Pedro! It is the last Mic  More...

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I love Little Hiawatha! 😍 - Miss-E-Mouse  793.6 #117 11:43AM
I do too! It's so cute. - DisneyGrandma  338.7 #436 12:11PM
Me too!! - rbeezy  653.6 #160 1:29PM
Thank you soooooo much. I really appreciate it. And thank you to all of the birthday wishes. - TDunc55  31.9 #4285 3:44PM
Happy bday tDunc55! - missariel33  105.5 #2967 7:38PM
I love both of these and haven't seen them in forever!! Thank you Duchess, can't wait to have my kids watch tomorrow too. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  570.3 #194 8:35PM
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May 14, 2013 9:37AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 14th,1958. The "Walt Disney Presents" TV series features episode 99 - "Magic Highway U.S.A." written & produced by Ward Kimball. A film teaching viewers about highway development. The first 45 minutes of the show teaches viewers about highway development. Archival footage provided by the University of Michigan shows cars traveling on the unpaved Linc  More...

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No jet pack either. Ack! - Tom  3859.3 #7 9:39AM
::pictures Tom suiting up in his jet pack for DL:: teehee. Maybe someday Sir! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 9:45AM
Road trip! We sure have come a long way. I would choose the highway Slumber Bus from the startling idea board. From the experts more realistic future I choose the punch card automatic navigation system with synchronized scanning map in a highly specialized pleasure vehicle. I always enjoy the way Walt Disney Presents things. It is so nice of you to take the time and effort to share Disney history with us each day. Thank you, thank you and at least once more... Thank you Duchess! - GrumpyPirateDad  500.4 #239 11:21AM
Thanks for always posting such great info about Disney :-) - scooby22  4.2 #12728 5:33PM
Cool! - missariel33  105.5 #2967 11:31PM
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May 13, 2013 8:38AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good Morning! This day in Disney history, May 13th, 1992. Disneyland's Fantasmic! - is officially dedicated in a 22-minute presentation in Frontierland. Making today it's 21st Anniversary! Shaun slater wrote an interesting article for Disney parks blog in 2012. He shared his conversation w/ Barnette Ricci, Vice President/Show Director of Special Events for the Walt Disney Studios, who 21 years ag  More...

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I love fantasmic!! My favorite part is the dancing monkeys!! Thank you! - Armenda  994.0 #89 8:45AM
Mine too..... Happy birthday!!!! - GrumpyPirateDad  500.4 #239 9:57AM
Thank you! :) - Armenda  994.0 #89 10:09AM
Same here! That subwoofer is so crazy, we can hear it all the way from Plaza! - JRDrummer_CM  789.6 #119 10:09AM
My heart races with excitement during that part! - Armenda  994.0 #89 10:09AM
How come I don't remember the dancing monkeys? Guess I will just have to figure out how to see this again! - meridafan  1036.1 #83 10:28AM
They go by pretty quick but they are NEON! lol - Armenda  994.0 #89 10:29AM
The monkeys are my favorite part too! The music is SO fun! I can't help but dance! 🐒 - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 11:30AM
Yay! Happy dedication day to the coolest show ever! 🎉 - ribidib  404.0 #323 8:43AM
I still remember seeing fantasmic for the first time. Not everything can make you feel that way - Philliprocks  276.4 #762 11:47PM
I love THIS pic! ❤Malificent❤ - melissa_ficent  317.9 #531 12:47AM
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May 12, 2013 6:49AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning & Happy Mothers Day to all the MW Mamas! This day in Disney history, May 12th, 1956. The Main Street Horseless Carriage begins operating @ Disneyland. It was the 1st vehicle to run w/out the use of horsepower, & I mean the four-legged kind. At that time, there were three other vehicles in operation, all horse drawn…the Fire Wagon, Street Car, & Surrey. All were designed by Disney   More...

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So cool! And Happy Mother's Day! Yes I've been on all the Main Street vehicles at one time or another! They certainly add to the charm of Main Street. My favorite has always been the Omnibus on the top level!!! So fun! I love the sounds of the motor and the horn of the cars going down the street. With the music, sights and sounds... That's what Main Street U.S.A. is all about! Thank you SMK! What a great part of Disney history! - MyPark  944.1 #91 8:24AM
Happy Mother's Day to all the MW moms out there! - turkeylegman  251.2 #998 6:53AM
Thank you! :) - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 8:00AM
Thank you - MeridasHair  319.7 #523 8:03AM
I've still never been on a Main Street vehicle.. one day! - Jenniferr  428.0 #295 4:05AM
Main St. Horseless Vehicles are great fun. Hope you had a fun Mother's Day. Thanks for the fun history. - Tealtownfan  693.0 #144 4:35AM
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May 10, 2013 7:18AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 10th, 2012. Alice Davis is honored w/her own window on Main Street, U.S.A @ Disneyland park. Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs & Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis presented the window to Davis, which is located alongside the window honoring her husband, legendary Disney animator Marc Davis. The 83-year-old Disney Legend worked   More...

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Great history as always SMK, I always enjoy reading these! - Admin 9:30AM
😊 I'm so happy to have a place to share. I'm glad you enjoy these! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 10:17AM
WOW!! Its been a year already?! I remember the coverage here in the lounge. Time is flying by wayyy too fast! - Armenda  994.0 #89 9:50AM
Right?! I'm feeling very 👵 like today. Lol - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 10:18AM
HAHA!! Oh goodness! - Armenda  994.0 #89 10:58AM
How awesome - carminaire  32.3 #4278 12:48PM
Thank you so much for this amazing post, as she is truly someone to be honored. I have had the fortune of meeting Alice and Marc on three occasions and they were the most gracious people, who were incredibly touched by the kind words and compliments from people. The last time I saw them was three weeks before he passed away and he was telling me stories of when he worked on HM and she was having to lovingly finish his sentences for him. I have the biggest soft spot for them, out of all the imagineers, and it is just wonderful seeing this post, thank you again!❤ - Nala  331.5 #466 4:16PM
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May 9, 2013 9:45AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 9th, 1941. Disney's Donald Duck cartoon "A Good Time for a Dime" , Directed by Dick Lundy is released. Donald visits a penny arcade where he finds a risqué Daisy dancing in one of the nickelodeon shows, as well as a few unexpected battles. To watch: http://is.gd/zixi86

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Oh Fun!!! Love Donald!! These are such great classic cartoons. I love how it shows the simple, mechanical machines of 1941. No computers, no 3D graphics, no scores... you'd play a simple game and get a simple prize. Thank you SMK for another look from your Disney History time machine! I love all your History posts! Thank you for making me smile! (By the way, I've met Leonard Maltin. Interesting guy... not the warmest person in the world). - MyPark  944.1 #91 12:39PM
1..... 2 .......3....... 4 hehehehe....5 @%$&# what a time for a dime... ... Oh phooey he says... HA! Thank you as always miss. - GrumpyPirateDad  500.4 #239 5:55PM
classic - gonzofam  119.5 #2747 9:30PM
Donald! Fun information and cartoon!!! Thank you!!!!! - Boundin  425.0 #299 9:58PM
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May 8, 2013 6:56AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 8th, 1930. "Frolicking Fish" , a Silly Symphony short directed by Burt Gillett, is released. The title tells it all here, until the festivities are interrupted by a "scary" octopus. To watch: http://is.gd/YaVhWP

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thanks! My kids were glued to the screen watching it just now. - rdaann  274.0 #791 7:00AM
Love to hear that! Thank YOU! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 7:54AM
I love these early animations. I noticed the animators worked on synchronizing the music and sounds with the animation. This was such a new medium at the time and animators were often in unknown territories of drawing, art, and music. It's so cool to see how this developed into what became Disney animation. Thank you SMK for taking us back to another great day in Disney history!! - MyPark  944.1 #91 7:09AM
From what i read, it marks a turning point in animation style. Beforehand, characters would start & stop almost mechanically. Norm Ferguson (one of the animators) developed a style where the characters never completely stopped, but when one part would stop another part would start moving, making the whole movement much more fluid. Disney liked the effect so much he made all the other animators study Ferguson's style. - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 7:53AM
Oh thank you for that! Walt always looked for innovative techniques. he was a pioneer! You're a wealth of Disney knowledge! - MyPark  944.1 #91 8:09AM
These are so fun to watch always! Thanks for another awesome history post Duchess! 😊 - MinnieMousewife  570.3 #194 6:01PM
The sea(horse) was my favorite in this one. Thanks for the link Duchess. - GrumpyPirateDad  500.4 #239 6:40PM
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May 7, 2013 7:43AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 7th, 2011. A "black carpet" event takes place on Disneylands Main Street U.S.A.! The first-ever 3D outdoor film premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”. Individual tickets for the event were priced @ $1,000, benefitting The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In attendance, such stars from the film as Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Kev  More...

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This was a great day in the Lounge - you can relive it here http://www.mousewait.com/disneyland/tag/Pirates-Premiere - Admin 4:02PM
Wow, that was a great day in the lounge! Way cool! - DiamondInTheRough  291.8 #660 5:29PM
Thanks for the link!! It was an awesome day, indeed! - Armenda  994.0 #89 7:28PM
Wow! That was 2011? It doesn't seem like that long ago. MrSIC and I snuck out on the carpet and got a cool photo of us under that sign on the skull. Still one of my favorite photos!! I love these premiers! 😃 - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2556.2 #22 7:58AM
I remember that shot! This was a pretty crazy day and awesome seeing those celebs walk the red carpet! Dave screaming like a girl for Stephen Coletti😂 I remember getting the free pirate ears and lucky enough the next day a CM in the camera booth by iasw gave me a map. - toph  2398.9 #26 3:47PM
It does seem like forever ago huh? Lol memories! I would have missed the whole thing if it wasn't for all y'all! Thank you! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 7:12PM
Was that really 2 years ago? I had fun checking in on the intrepid MW newsies who had the whole event covered and reported!!! I really wished I could have been there but felt I had front row seat thanks to MW! It was a lot of fun! Thank you Dutchess for your ever informative history posts!!!!! - Boundin  425.0 #299 11:24PM
Admin...sorry I'm sure this isn't the right spot but my email box is being flooded is there something I can do on my side? - montanadj  53.4 #3687 11:49AM
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May 6, 2013 7:03AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 6th, 1938: The Mickey Mouse cartoon "Mickey's Trailer", directed by Ben Sharpsteen, is released. Mickey (voiced by Walt Disney), Goofy (Pinto Colvig), & Donald Duck (Clarence Nash) travel cross- country by trailer. To watch: http://is.gd/q46cn7

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This reminds me of when I was a kid and going to the Drive-In with my parents. I couldn't wait till their movie was over because at intermission there was always Mickey cartoons. This was one of them. - Witchie77  265.3 #869 5:45PM
I want to go watch cartoons now, but I am getting ready for our last day in the park. Thank you for the post - dimplesdanie  607.5 #179 7:18AM
This is one of my fave shorts thanks for posting!! I love the inside of the trailer with all the mechanical things - HiddenMickeyFanatic  265.6 #865 7:35PM
That Brings Bacm Child Hood Memories. - gonzofam  119.5 #2747 7:47PM
That Brings Back Childbood Memories. - gonzofam  119.5 #2747 7:49PM
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May 5, 2013 7:19AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 5th, 2004. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has its official grand opening at DCA. While similar in concept & theme to the original attraction in Florida, this version has been redesigned in order to conserve space & money. The attraction features three elevator shafts. Each shaft, in theory, is its own separate ride w/ its own separate operating   More...

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😱😱 I have yet to ride this attraction. Very interesting about the operation and how this attraction is so efficient!! Thank you SMK! I always learn new and cool things from your Disney History!! You're awesome!! You still haven't gotten me on TOT😂😂 - MyPark  944.1 #91 7:43AM
MyPark let's all go together at the reunion! We can do a ride takeover!😃you will looove it, and we could all support you! - piratelife4me  335.7 #446 7:46AM
This ride is very intimidating and not for everyone.I prefer to not force anyone who does not want to or ready to ride this ride although my mini who turned five today has gone on it since he's 42" loves it => - pikarich  610.9 #178 9:04AM
I would be honored if you would join me on this attraction someday sir! No pressure, but someday! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 9:12AM
Mypark still hasn't gotten on MonsterInc ride either!!! => - pikarich  610.9 #178 9:17AM
Actually pikarich he has! ☺;) - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 2:23PM
I'm very sorry MyPark and pikarich, I certainly didn't mean what I said to sound like I was trying to force anyone, it was only to show support if you wanted to ride. - piratelife4me  335.7 #446 7:35PM
Did you know that the actual Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Anaheim? Also, because of its height, it would have required a light on top for the pilots flying over if the height went over 200 feet. So, Disney made it 199 feet tall, thus not requiring a red light and to keep the tower in "show". - BaseballMickey_CM  2851.3 #15 9:21AM
Thanks so much for adding that info! I had heard that but I had forgotten! 😘 - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 2:27PM
Thank you for the link and fun history. You find the best videos - Tealtownfan  693.0 #144 7:41AM
I love this ride... - Apples2  342.6 #426 7:56AM
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May 3, 2013 10:09AM -  Disneyland Talk Land

Good morning! This day in Disney history, May 3rd, 1931. Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon "The Moose Hunt" directed by Burt Gillett, is released. It is the 1st cartoon in which Pluto is known by that name. The short also contains Pluto's 1st spoken line in a cartoon, "Kiss Me." One of only two times he will ever speak! To watch: http://is.gd/ZCelqP

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Thanks for this!! This is a piece of Disney history especially for Pluto!! - adisneyfamily  505.4 #233 10:28AM
Totally!! Pluto is THE BEST in this. So cute! - missariel33  105.5 #2967 10:36AM
You're so welcome! It was really near to hear Pluto speak! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it! - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 10:44AM
*neat - Duchess_SMK  3286.6 #11 10:45AM
Awesome info as always! - MrMom626  1520.2 #50 10:31AM
I think this is the cartoon Slotherini always says "Pluto is such a jerk" because he pretends to be dead. Ha! - ZeeAlice  468.8 #260 11:06AM
Always enjoy watching these cartoons. Thanks for shaking the bugs out of that one for us miss. - GrumpyPirateDad  500.4 #239 12:29PM
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